Hi all,
> article: http://www.salon.com/tech/feature/2002/09/23/antiglobal_geeks/
An interesting read. For those who are interested more in the Calgary
based operation for computer recycling, take a look at:
http://www.computerrecyclingsociety.org
The C.R.S. doesn't recycle computers with any Linux distro. They are very
involved with the Calgary community as well as with overseas projects.
Trying to keep my comments within the context of Linux use (instead
of social and environmental consequences of sending used computers
overseas or using them within the Calgary community), here are some questions
the group can think about (I can answer some of them if this thread
continues):
1) Why is it that the C.R.S. isn't jumping at the chance to use Linux on
any recycled computer?
2) Can older distros (they are the only one's that can effectively run on
older machines), benefit those who don't have a working knowledge of Linux
or even, believe it or not... computers? And one more thing, which distro
could everyone agree would be effective in recycling a computer and to
learn Linux?
3) Are there other tools (besides new or used computers with Linux),
that can be more effective in solving educational, personal, and business
related problems?
4) Why would any potential volunteer who is willing to be trained on Linux
be interested in helping others in the community or overeseas?
> area, there are people in other countries who would be glad to have our old
> machines, and run Linux. Although I have a feeling that these are the same
According to Ron Hockey from the C.R.S., one of the countries that
benefits from Calgary recycled computers is the Dominican Republic. Ron
mentioned that it isn't easy to send a computer overseas because of
overcoming custom/duty problems, security, and of course corruption
(a few computers can and do go missing.)
If anyone wants to discuss the environmental and social consequences of
recycling computers, email me off the mailing list. Otherwise, I'd love to
discuss anything related to how any of us within the group can overcome
the obstacles in recycling computers by breathing live into them with
Linux.
Peter Williams
Subcommittee coordinator for CLUG Recycled Computers
CLUG Membership #02L02203
CLUG email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Tue, 24 Sep 2002, Jesse Kline wrote:
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> An article was just posted to Slashdot about a bunch of communists who are
> putting Linux on old computers and using them to setup a free network in South
> America. This seems to relate to our own recycling committie (or whatever you
> want to call it), and shows us that even if we cannot find takers in our own
> area, there are people in other countries who would be glad to have our old
> machines, and run Linux. Although I have a feeling that these are the same guys
> that were protesting against the Gap on 8th Ave. during the G8 :-). Here's the
> article: http://www.salon.com/tech/feature/2002/09/23/antiglobal_geeks/
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> Jesse
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